Patents by Inventor Michael Chilkotowsky

Michael Chilkotowsky has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and apparatus for securing collapsed shipping racks
    Patent number: 8807863
    Abstract: A securement device is provided for securing articles such as collapsed shipping racks together for maintaining their stability and alignment. The device includes a tether that is connectable between adjacent shipping racks to secure the racks together, and that provides a clear visual indication that the racks are secured. A securement device affixed to a collapsible shipping rack may further comprise a bracket member and upper and lower pin members coupled to the bracket member, with the tether having first and second opposite end portions and the first end portion of the tether being coupled to one of the upper and lower pin members, and the second end portion being releasably attachable to another securement device of another collapsible shipping rack adjacently stacked relative to the first collapsible shipping rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: TAL International Container Corp.
    Inventors: John Pearson, Michael Chilkotowsky, Lewis Vitalis
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING COLLAPSED SHIPPING RACKS
    Publication number: 20110038664
    Abstract: A securement device is provided for securing articles such as collapsed shipping racks together for maintaining their stability and alignment. The device includes a tether that is connectable between adjacent shipping racks to secure the racks together, and that provides a clear visual indication that the racks are secured. A securement device affixed to a collapsible shipping rack may further comprise a bracket member and upper and lower pin members coupled to the bracket member, with the tether having first and second opposite end portions and the first end portion of the tether being coupled to one of the upper and lower pin members, and the second end portion being releasably attachable to another securement device of another collapsible shipping rack adjacently stacked relative to the first collapsible shipping rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: TAL INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER CORP.
    Inventors: John Pearson, Lewis Vitalis, Michael Chilkotowsky